Convert kiloparsec to reed
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to reed [reed], or Convert reed to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Reed
1 kpc = 1.12484601242345e+19 reed
Example: convert 15 kpc to reed:
15 kpc = 15 × 1.12484601242345e+19 reed = 1.68726901863517e+20 reed
Kiloparsec to Reed Conversion Table
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Kiloparsec
A kiloparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first proposed as a unit of distance in 1913 by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner. The kiloparsec is a multiple of the parsec used for larger astronomical distances.
Current Use
The kiloparsec is used to measure distances to objects within and around the Milky Way galaxy.
Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.